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Transportation

Quick Stats

Best Ways to Get Around Town
  • Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System
  • Redbird Express Campus Shuttle
  • Ride a bike
  • Walk
Best Ways to Get to the Airport A cab ride to the airport typically costs $11.

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

There are enough forms of transportation in Bloomington-Normal that there is no need for a student to have a car on ISU's campus, other than for pure convenience. The Redbird Express Shuttle is perfect for on-campus traveling and runs Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters. This shuttle has two routes that provide transportation around campus: the first is from Tri-Towers to East Campus, and the second is from Atkin/Colby to East Campus.

Another good form of transportation is the Bloomington-Normal Public Transportation System (BNPTS), which stops at Watterson and will take students practically anywhere in town, with routes organized by colors and letters. The BNPTS can be confusing for new users, but the drivers are helpful and will answer any questions. The BNPTS is free with a student ID, but costs $1 for all other patrons. Most students enjoying walking or riding their bikes around campus when the weather permits. There are also taxi services, but these are more reserved for the weekend when traveling downtown.

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Transportation at Illinois State University

manash

English Language Studies '14

4.6
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No Bus Service on Sundays

Transportation for ISU students is free. The down side is that buses don't run really late so you'd have to get a cab and buses also don't run on Sundays.

May 05, 2012

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Transportation at Illinois State University

robinallison

Mathematics Teacher Education '15

2.3
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I Have Friends With Cars

I have friends with cars so if I really need to go somewhere they drive and I'll give them gas money.

Feb 20, 2012

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Transportation at Illinois State University

jmleone

History Teacher Education '14

4.6
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Get Around Town

Public transportation is good in Normal. ISU has its own bus system to get around campus and the Bloomington-Normal Public Transit bus has stops all around the town and campus. It makes not having a car at school manageable. If its late a night we also have a service that will pick you up., and if you know you will be drinking a "party bus" is available to be the designated driver and bring people too and from the bars. Also, the amtrak train station is within walking distance of campus which makes for easy travel.

Feb 09, 2012

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User rating for Illinois State University - Transportation is 3.5 out of 5 based on 40 user reviews.

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Facts

Local Taxi Services

Contact Checker Cab of Bloomington, Inc. at (309) 828-0123, or go to www.bloomingtonchecker.com

Safety Escort ServicesWhat's This?

Redbird Safe Walk
(309) 438-8631
Daily 24 hours

Campus ShuttleWhat's This?

Redbird Express Campus Shuttle

This service is free to all faculty, staff, students, and visitors of ISU. It runs on regularly scheduled class days during the fall and spring semesters.

(309) 438-7433 (voice)

(309) 438-8080 (TTD)

Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–7 p.m.

NiteRide

NiteRide will only operate between certain streets.

(309) 438-7433 (voice)

(309) 438-8080 (TTD)

Daily 7 p.m.–1 a.m. during the fall and spring semesters

Late NiteRide

This shuttle provides free transportation to downtown Normal and Bloomington. A valid ISU ID is required to ride.

(309) 438-RIDE

(309) 828-9833

Thursday 8:55 p.m.–12:55 a.m., Friday–Saturday 8:55 p.m.–2:25 a.m.

Public TransitWhat's This?

Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System (BNPTS)

(309) 828-9833

(309) 828-7511 (TDD)

(309) 828-9331 (administration)

351 Wylie Dr., Normal

www.bnpts.com

Nearest AirportWhat's This?

Central Illinois Regional Airport (Bloomington-Normal Airport)

The airport is five miles and approximately 12 minutes (driving time) from ISU.

3201 CIRA Dr., Bloomington

(309) 663-7383

www.cira.com

Nearest Passenger BusWhat's This?

Greyhound

The Greyhound buses pick up and drop off students at the Bone Student Center.

525 Brock Dr., Bloomington

(309) 827-5599

www.greyhound.com

Nearest Passenger TrainWhat's This?

Amtrak

The Amtrak station is located in downtown Normal, two miles from campus.

100 E. Parkinson St., Normal

(800) 872-7245

www.amtrak.com

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